I came across this burger joint, which occupies the space where Pizza Hut used to be. and was excited to try it. After all, some people claimed it was better than In-N-Out burgers. Really? Not that I am crazy about In-N-Out, either. To be honest, I am not that into burgers, period! And I probably shouldn’t be eating burgers, in the state of my ‘trying’ to eat a healthy diet, but I guess in the name of Burger vs. Wendy, Burger won!
I was too busy working, so Allen ordered out and brought them home. The online reviews on Yelp also claimed that the buns were toasted so I expected these to be at least warm if not hot. But when I reached in to take it out of the bag, the top bun was lukewarm but the bottom bun felt cold. Not room temperature cold, but refrigerated cold! Mind you, we only live about 1 1/2 miles from this restaurant. I took a bite into the burger and was really disappointed. I highly doubt it the buns were toasted. Despite the caramelized onions, it just tasted flat. Better than In-N-Out? I think NOT.
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The fries and Onion Rings were both VERY crispy, but interestingly enough, I didn’t like them. Crunchiness with no flavor doesn’t make it good. These also tasted old and cold as if they had been sitting out for awhile, which is really strange considering how busy they were, you’d think the food should have been turned over pretty fast.
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Allen’s double with bacon looked impressive with melted gooey cheese but he thought Carl’s Jr. was actually better! He actually had to zap these in the microwave oven for a few seconds because it was cold. And that’s rare for Allen to do!
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This Habit Burger is not going to become my ‘habit’, that’s for sure.
Hi there. I know this review is old but I just came across your blog after you mentioned it on AH Buzz. I’m loving going back through your reviews!
We had such low expectations when we went to the Habit… didn’t care for Slaters…overpriced and bland, sides were pricey too, TK was expensive for a not so great burger and In N Out is too far for pickup – cold burgers and fries are ick. We LOVED it!! Thankfully, we didn’t experience anything you did. I hope you’ve gone back and had a better experience? 😀
I’m sad for your experience. I really like The Habit and have always had a different experience than you had. I too am one of the freaks who think that this place is better than In-N-Out.
I gotta say that the food pictures on your site are great! I just use my iPhone and mine are mediocre at best. I think you’ve motivated me to start carrying around my real camera for food trips.